Don’t create unnecessary panic - Dr. Waqainabete
Isolation and containment is absolutely critical to ensure that we prevent the spread of COVID-19, and people should stop creating unnecessary fear and panic. Health M
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COVID-19: Only one confirmed case in Fiji, suspected cases have returned negative - Dr. Waqainabete
There is only one case of COVID-19 in Lautoka and there are no other cases in Fiji.Health Minister, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete confirms that all other suspected cases ha
No specific enforcement measures for those who breach ban on gatherings of 20 or more - AG
Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says they have not announced any specific measures regarding fines and penalties for those people that do no
We were preparing for some time when Fiji will have the first case of COVID-19 - Omundson
Water Authority of Fiji CEO, Barry Omundson says they were preparing for some time when Fiji will have the first case of COVID-19 and they have a fairly good plan in plac
Govt to make announcement with respect to those who work in Lautoka and will be absent from work
The government will be making announcements soon with respect to how people who work in Lautoka but do not live there and how their absence from work will be treated.
COVID-19 patient is a 27-year-old flight attendant who had recent travel history to USA and NZ - Dr. Sahukhan
The Head of Health Protection at the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Dr. Alisha Sahukhan says the COVID-19 patient is a 27-year-old flight attendant of Fiji Airw
No sense in running to the market and buying up massive amounts of goods - PM
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainiamarama says essential goods will be available in the country and there is no need for people to rush and buy in large stocks.Bainimarama says
COVID-19: Panic Buying Starts
People are continuing to flock to supermarkets to stock up on food and essential household items as the nation awaits the major announcement by Prime Minister Voreqe Bain
First COVID-19 case in Fiji confirmed - Dr. Waqainabete
As earlier highlighted on Fijivillage, Minister for Health Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete has tweeted that “there is a single confirmed case of COVID19 in Lautoka that
French Ambassador to Fiji praises Fiji’s response to battle COVID-19
French Ambassador to Fiji, Jean-Francois Fitou has praised Fiji’s response to battle COVID-19. Fitou says Fiji has taken the right measures at the right time an
Community isolation an option - Dr Tudravu
Community isolation will be considered by the Health Ministry if there is no more space available in hospitals during an outbreak of COVID-19 in Fiji. Speaking at a re
Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha Fiji calls on Hindus with flu like symptoms to not participate in Ram Naumi celebration
The National Secretary of Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha Fiji is calling on Hindus that have flu-like symptoms to not participate in week-long Ram Naumi celebration
Ministry is firefighting with issues at the moment - Akbar
Education Minister Rosy Akbar says the Ministry is everywhere at the moment, firefighting with issues as one day there is this and one day there is that, some students st
Fiji 7s team free of COVID-19 - O’Connor
The Ministry of Health monitors the health of the Fiji 7s players whenever they go out of the country for a tournament and when they return home, and the Fiji Rugby Union
All Fijian rugby players and Fijians living in France are safe - French Ambassador
The French Ambassador to Fiji, Jean Francois Fitou is assuring Fijians that all Fijian rugby players and Fijians living in France are safe and they have the same access t
Premila Kumar questions businesses on how the government will pay for health facilities if taxes are reduced
Minister for Industry, Trade and Tourism, Premila Kumar has asked businesses on how the government will pay for health facilities and civil servants if they reduce govern
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Outbreak
An in-depth read on COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, and Fiji's state of preparedness as we deal with the virus reaching our shores. More than 40 businesses in
Fijians may be required to self-isolate for 14 days upon their return to Fiji from overseas - Dr. Waqainabete
Health Minister, Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says Fijians may be required to self-isolate for 14 days upon their return to Fiji from overseas, even if they are not displa
Woman forgives 19-year-old for drugging and abduction allegations and those who vilified her on social media
Noelani Tuibeqa, the woman who harboured 19-year-old Mereseini Bulivorovoro who later accused her of drugging and abducting her says she intends to sue the newspaper that
Navua mother gives birth to quadruplets at CWM Hospital
It was a joyful moment for 28-year-old Rashika Karishma Kumari , her husband, Ashneel Raj and her family from Nakaulevu in Navua after she gave birth to four babies at th
We'll need to break the habit of shaking hands, hugging and sharing takis and bilos - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says we will also need to break the habit of shaking hands, hugging and sharing takis and bilos adding instead, simply share a “bu